Ethan J. Lawson
Candidate for State Representative, 53rd District
Background
- Lives in
- Greenfield
State representative for House District 53 (parts of Hancock and Madison counties) since 2024; has worked for the Indiana National Guard and was vice chair of the Hancock County Republican Party. Holds bachelor's and MBA degrees from Western Governors University.
Documented positions
Housing
Authored limits on HOA budget increases without a quorum.In office
Lawson is the first-listed author of House Bill 1152 (2026); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 53-2026.
ReportHouse Bill 1152 (2026 session), "Homeowners association matters": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Removes language authorizing an increase to the annual budget of a homeowners association (HOA) when the number of HOA members present”
House Bill 1152 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Roads & infrastructure
Authored raising the cost limit for local in-house public works.In office
Applies to public work a board may do with its own workforce without awarding a contract. Lawson is the first-listed author of House Bill 1198 (2025); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 86-2025.
ReportHouse Bill 1198 (2025 session), "Local public work projects": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“from an estimated cost of less than $250,000 to an estimated cost of less than $500,000”
House Bill 1198 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Government & transparency
Authored qualification rules for candidates in caucus vacancy appointments.In office
As introduced, candidates seeking appointment by a party caucus would also have to be affiliated with the party holding the caucus. Lawson is the first-listed author of House Bill 1197 (2025); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 159-2025.
ReportHouse Bill 1197 (2025 session), "Election matters": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“comply with qualification requirements imposed on candidates for election to the office”
House Bill 1197 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
All sources (11)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Hancock County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Madison County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Representative Ethan Lawson, House District 53: member page, Indiana General Assembly
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Ethan Lawson: biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
- House Bill 1197 (2025 session), "Election matters": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1197 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1152 (2026 session), "Homeowners association matters": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1152 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1198 (2025 session), "Local public work projects": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1198 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
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